(2026-04-27). Amid Trump assassination scare, Mojtaba's top diplomat launches shock diplomacy push in Pakistan again. hindustantimes.com Following a dramatic assassination scare involving Donald Trump, Iran's top diplomat Abbas Araghchi made an urgent diplomatic push in Pakistan aimed at reducing escalating tensions. During high-level meetings with Pakistani leadership, Araghchi presented Tehran's proposal for ending the ongoing conflict and urged renewed focus on diplomacy. However, uncertainty remains over U.S. intentions after Trump abruptly scrapped a planned envoy mission, citing strategic and logistical concerns. The situation highlights deepening mistrust between global powers and the fragile state of negotiations in the Middle East.
(2026-04-27). Lebanon reports bloodiest day since ceasefire as Israel targets Hezbollah. scmp.com Lebanon's health ministry said Israeli strikes on the country's south on Sunday killed 14 people, the deadliest day since a ceasefire in the Israel-Hezbollah war came into force over a week ago. | It came as Israel and the Iran-backed group traded fresh accusations of breaching the fragile truce, with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu saying the military was "vigorously" targeting Hezbollah and the group vowing to keep responding to "violations".
(2026-04-27). Iran gives U.S. new proposal on reopening Strait of Hormuz as FM meets Putin in Russia, reports say. haaretz.com
(2026-04-27). Iran proposes deal to reopen Strait of Hormuz, defer nuclear talks: report. geo.tv 
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar and Field Marshal Asim Munir welcome Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi upon his arrival, in Rawalpindi, April 25, 2026. — Reuters Araghchi 'raised plan' to defer nuclear talks in Islamabad meetings.Tells mediators…
(2026-04-27). Iranian foreign minister heads to Russia, Trump says 'call us' to negotiate. tribune.com.pk 
US President Donald Trump said Iran could telephone if it wants to negotiate an end to their two-month war, as Tehran's foreign minister landed in Russia on Monday to seek support from President Vladimir Putin. | Hopes of reviving peace efforts receded on Saturday when Trump scrapped a visit to Islamabad by his envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi shuttled to and from mediators Pakistan and Oman on Sunday before flying to Russia, with the two sides still seemingly far apart on issues including Iran's nuclear ambitions and access through the crucial Strait of Hormuz.
(2026-04-27). Iran says will end Strait of Hormuz chokehold if US siege ends. newarab.com 
Iran is offering to end its chokehold on the It comes as Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Aragchi visited Russia to consult with Moscow about the The new proposal, passed to the US by Pakistan, l…
(2026-04-27). Iranian FM says discussions in Oman include ways to ensure safe transit through Strait of Hormuz. ecns.cn Iranian Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi said midnight Sunday that the discussions he had earlier in Muscat with Omani officials included ways to ensure safe transit through the Strait of Hormuz.
(2026-04-27). Is Iran Seeking Protection or Power Through Russia and China? thinktank.pk As military pressure, economic sanctions, and diplomatic isolation intensify in 2026, Iran's renewed outreach to Russia and China is not merely symbolic diplomacy—it is a strategic survival calculation. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi's diplomatic shuttle through Pakistan and Oman before heading to Moscow for talks with President Vladimir Putin highlights Tehran's urgent search for geopolitical …
(2026-04-27). Iran foreign minister arrives in Russia as US talks remain stalled. tribune.com.pk 
Iran's foreign minister arrived in Russia on Monday as peace efforts between Tehran and Washington hung in the balance, following a flurry of regional diplomacy and the collapse of planned talks in Pakistan. | Abbas Araghchi arrived in Saint Petersburg, the Iranian Foreign Ministry said on Telegram, where he is expected to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin. | It comes after Araghchi visited Oman between trips to Islamabad, as mediators push to keep peace talks between Tehran and Washington alive. | On Saturday, US President Donald Trump scrapped a planned trip to Islamabad by his envoys Steve Witkoff…
(2026-04-27). What's behind Araghchi's regional tour? en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 27 (MNA) — Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi arrived in St. Petersburg on Monday for meetings with senior Russian officials, following visits to Pakistan and Oman.
(2026-04-27). Resolution for UAW Convention: "Against the US—Israeli Imperialist War on Iran—For the Independent Mobilization of the Working Class" wsws.org This is the text of a resolution introduced by UAW presidential candidate Will Lehman at a meeting of UAW Local 677 in Macungie, Pennsylvania.
(2026-04-27). Pope Leo vs US President Donald Trump. ummid.com Pope Leo's sharp criticism of war, sectarian manipulation and the political misuse of religion has cast fresh attention on the narratives shaping the US-Israel confrontation with Iran.
(2026-04-27). International flotilla carrying aid to Gaza sets sail from Italy. radiohc.cu The "Global Resilience Flotilla" has completed its preparations in Italy and has set sail this Sunday on a mission to break the Israeli blockade of the Gaza Strip and deliver humanitarian aid to the population. | According to the flotilla's spokesperson, Elena Dalia, explained that approximately 65 vessels are participating, which could lengthen the process before the official departure. | Dalia noted that the first destination will be Greece, amidst the complexities of the geopolitical landscape in the Mediterranean stemming from the conflict between the United States and Israel against Iran. | She also said tha…
(2026-04-27). A Quicksand Feeling: How Iraq has been Roiled by the Israel-US War on Iran. juancole.com Tulsa, OK (Special to Informed Comment) — I taught at an international school in Erbil, Kurdistan, Iraq from 2011 to 2013. I returned to the Kurdish region to teach at a university in Sulaimaniyah from 2015 to 2021. I traveled to Baghdad several times to speak at conferences, train teachers for Iraq's Ministry of Higher Education, and recruit students. Watching war in a country you used to call home from a county you now call home is a quicksand feeling, threatening to suck you under. | When Iran, Israel, and the U.S. fight, their conflict plays out in Iraq. Pro-Tehran armed groups and Iran's Revolutionary…
(2026-04-27). Ervand Abrahamian: Iran Under Fire. newleftreview.org One of modern Iran's leading historians provides a critical anatomy of the power structures of the Islamic Republic, on the eve of war—and a scathing denunciation of the long-incubated American-Israeli assault on the country, calculated to bring about Syria-style disintegration and civil war.
(2026-04-27). Iran executes man over Jaish al-Adl membership, armed rebellion. newarab.com 
Iran on Sunday executed a man convicted of membership in the Sunni militant group Jaish al-Adl and involvement in attacks on security forces in the southeast, the judiciary said. | Amer Ramesh was arrested during a counterterrorism operation in the Pirsahrab area of Chabahar county in Sistan-Baluchistan province, the judiciary's Mizan Online website said. | The dates of his arrest and sentencing were not immediately clear. | He was convicted of "armed rebellion through bomb attacks and ambushes targeting military forces", as well as membership of Jaish al-Adl, an outlawed militant group designated a terrorist…
(2026-04-27). Iran's FM conveys conditions for ending war to Pakistan ⚪ Tasnim News Agency. ecns.cn Pakistani Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharifholds talks with Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi in Islamabad, Pakistan, on April 25, 2026..
(2026-04-27). Can Pakistan Turn Peace Talks Into Financial Relief? thinktank.pk Pakistan's involvement in the US-Iran dialogue in 2026 has quietly emerged as one of its most significant diplomatic moves in recent years. By positioning itself as a facilitator between Washington and Tehran, Islamabad is attempting to convert geopolitical relevance into tangible economic and political rewards. At a time when its economy remains under pressure and …
(2026-04-27). For US Commentators On Iran, Mass Murder Is Magic. popularresistance.org In the wake of the temporary US/Iran ceasefire, hawkish commentary in leading American newspapers advanced the premise that the US can dictate terms to Iran in negotiations, with a faith in the power of Washington's military might that was hard to justify by the previous course of the war. Whether…
(2026-04-27). The minilateralist incentive: a climate change conference in Colombia. onlineopinion.com.au From failed climate summits to energy shock: the Iran war is succeeding where COP negotiations haven't.
(2026-04-27). Pakistan's Peacemaker Moment: A Challenge to India's Global Leadership. ummid.com Pakistan's emergence as a diplomatic intermediary between the United States and Iran has introduced an unexpected variable into South Asia's strategic equation.
(2026-04-27). Pezeshkian congratulates South Africa on National Day. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 27 (MNA) — Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has congratulated the government and nation of South Africa on the occasion of that country's National Day.
(2026-04-27). Buy airline tickets now, Spain urges as Iran war lifts oil prices. newarab.com 
Consumers should buy airline tickets as soon as possible to avoid the risk of higher fares caused by rising oil prices triggered by the After welcoming a record 97 million tourists last year, 3.5% more than in 2024, Spain could maintain a similar pace of growth this year, Industry and Tourism Minister Jordi Hereu said. | However, higher fuel costs threaten to push up airfares and weigh on demand, he warned in an interview published on Monday with Spanish newspaper Expansion. | "What we're recomm…
(2026-04-27). Qatar's calculus amid the Iran war. strategic-culture.su By Giorgio CAFIERO, Kristian ULRICHSEN | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | Doha's careful balancing act has been threatened by severe…
(2026-04-27). This week in history: April 27-May 3. wsws.org Global repression against May Day rallies; Italian parliament dissolved after bribe scandal; Iran nationalizes oil industry under Mossadegh; British unions call General Strike…
(2026-04-27). The mechanistic fallacy — Why the West so often fails at geo-politics. strategic-culture.su Washington will not be able to think straight about Iran, and will opt for the wrong tactics. | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | Som…
(2026-04-27). Front pages of Iran's English dailies on April 27. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 27 (MNA) — Here are the front pages of Iran's English dailies on Monday, April 27.
(2026-04-27). Susan Watkins: Trump Abroad. newleftreview.org In which direction is America heading, amid the strategic cacophony of Trump's second term—counter-revolution in the Caribbean, onslaught on Iran, somersaults on China? Analysis of the political logics at stake as the US ratchets up from covert to overt assassinations; from wars of attrition to wars of overthrow.
(2026-04-27). VIDEO: Unseen images from Shahid Rajaee port blast last year. en.mehrnews.com BANDAR ABBAS, Apr. 27 (MNA) — A powerful blast occurred at the Port of Shahid Rajaee in Iran's Bandar Abbas on April 26, 2025 which caused massive damage and left dozens killed and injured.
(2026-04-27). Rank-and-file candidate for United Auto Workers president, Will Lehman, introduces resolution against Iran war. wsws.org The resolution gives expression to the broad and growing opposition among workers to the war, which is backed by the UAW apparatus.
(2026-04-27). The Kermanshah airport in Iran announced that flights would resume starting on Monday, April 27. ecns.cn The Kermanshah airport in Iran announced that flights would resume starting on Monday, April.
(2026-04-27). US running out of card in economic standoff with Iran. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 27 (MNA) — Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baghaer Ghalibaf has said the United States has exhausted much of its leverage in an economic confrontation with Iran, arguing that Tehran still holds significant "cards" to play.
(2026-04-27). Pacific Island economies hit hard by war on Iran. wsws.org Fuel, electricity and food prices are rising rapidly in impoverished Pacific countries including Papua New Guinea and Fiji, paving the way for a resurgence of class struggles.
(2026-04-27). The UK Base used for Iran ops is burning, and US military is now moving airpower into Gulf. hindustantimes.com
(2026-04-27). Iran: ICRC delivers the first batch of emergency relief items to Iranian Red Crescent Society. icrc.org
(2026-04-27). U.S. fake news coverage of Iran war story pays Trump at the 'casino'. strategic-culture.su
(2026-04-27). Trump: When the only friends you have left are Bushies and neocons. responsiblestatecraft.org
(2026-04-27). Tras su visita a Islamabad, canciller iraní llega a Rusia en vista oficial. cubadebate.cu El canciller de Irán, Abbas Araghchi, ha llegado a la norteña ciudad rusa de San Petersburgo para una visita oficial en medio de la incertidumbre que vive el país persa por el conflicto con EE.UU. y estancamiento del proceso de negociación. El presidente ruso, Vladímir Putin, tiene previsto reunirse con el diplomático persa.
(2026-04-26). Is the Strait of Hormuz Iran's most powerful Deterrent? juancole.com The Conversation) — One of the US and Israel's justifications for launching the war on Iran was to ensure the regime in Tehran could never possess nuclear weapons, the ultimate deterrent against external attack. But the main lesson that has been taken from the war, according to some commentators, is that
(2026-04-26). Talks with Araghchi on Hormuz were "good" : Omani FM. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 27 (MNA) — Top Omani diplomat has expressed happiness with Sunday talks with visiting Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on the Strait of Hormuz.
(2026-04-26). Trump can't secure a dinner, yet claims he wants to secure the Strait of Hormuz. thecanary.co 
Donald Trump has proven to the world that he has no chance of securing the Strait of Hormuz after his team failed to secure a dinner event. Trump couldn't even secure the White House Correspondents' Dinner, yet claims he wants to secure the Strait of Hormuz. pic.twitter.com/whwVf369wX — Iran Exclusive (@24_70xu) April 26, 2026 The […] | By
(2026-04-26). No Day After for Gaza: Israel has Killed 1,000 during "Ceasefire" juancole.com This diplomatic theatre has been eclipsed by the US-Israeli aggression against Iran that began on 28t…
(2026-04-26). State Department Says US Is in Conflict With Iran 'At the Request' of Israel. news.antiwar.com The State Department said in a statement last week that the US is in conflict with Iran "at the request" of Israel, an acknowledgment of Israel's role in steering the US into the war, which the US has dubbed "Operation Epic Fury." The statement was issued by the State Department's legal adviser, Reed D. Rubinstein, …
(2026-04-26). People convene at US failed op. venue against Iran in Isfahan. en.mehrnews.com ISFAHAN, Apr. 26 (MNA) — On the occasion of Ordibehesht 5 (April 26), which marks the anniversary of the Divine Miracle on Tabas Desert, martyr-fostering people in Isfahan province gathered at the site to commemorate the failed US-Israeli operation.
(2026-04-26). Tehraners denounce US-Israeli aggression against Iran. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 26 (MNA) — The martyr-fostering people of Tehran gathered at Haftom-e-Tir Square of Tehran late on Saturday to condemn the war of aggression waged by the US and Israeli against the country.
(2026-04-26). People in Bushehr denounce US-Israeli aggression against Iran. en.mehrnews.com BUSHEHR, Apr. 26 (MNA) — The martyr-fostering people in Bushehr gathered at Imam Khomeini (RA) Square of the city to condemn the US and Israeli aggression against Iran and voice their strong support to Leader of the Islamic Revolution.
(2026-04-26). Report: Iran Caused Far More Damage to US Bases Than the Trump Administration Has Acknowledged. news.antiwar.com Iranian attacks on US bases across the Middle East have caused far more damage than the Trump administration has publicly acknowledged, and an Iranian fighter jet was able to bomb at least one US base, NBC News reported on Saturday, citing unnamed US officials. The administration has attempted to cover up the damage to US …
(2026-04-26). For the US dollar, a subtler shift than a 'petroyuan' order is underfoot. scmp.com In the span of a few days earlier this month, developments that usually sit in separate policy compartments began to converge. | Abu Dhabi's crown prince arrived in Beijing as President Xi Jinping used the visit to set out China's four-point position on the Iran war. Pakistan, now central to keeping US-Iran diplomacy alive, said no date was fixed for the next round of talks. Washington escalated pressure on buyers of Iranian oil and the banks handling related funds. Reports circulated of yuan use…
(2026-04-26). Islamabad allows transit trade to Iran. tribune.com.pk 
In a significant policy shift aimed at facilitating regional trade, Pakistan has decided to allow the transit of goods to Iran through its territory, according to a notification issued by the Ministry of Commerce. | The notification, titled the Pakistan through Transit Trade to Iran Order, 2026, has come into immediate effect. It enables goods originating from any third country to be transported through Pakistan and delivered to designated locations in Iran, marking a major step toward enhancing cross-border trade connectivity. | To implement the decision, the federal government introduced amendments to the Im…
(2026-04-26). Pezeshkian congratulates Sierra Leone on Independence Day. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 26 (MNA) — Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has felicitated the National Day of Sierra Leone to the president and people of this African country.
(2026-04-26). Iran, Qatar FMs discuss latest regional developments. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 26 (MNA) — Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and Qatar's Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani held a telephone conversation on Sunday to discuss the latest developments in the region.
(2026-04-26). Araghchi returns to Pakistan. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 26 (MNA) — Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has landed back in Pakistan to hold meetings with Pakistani officials in contiuation of his diplomatic consultations.
(2026-04-26). The Canary exclusive — Palestine's beach football team qualifies for the second round with half a squad. thecanary.co 
Palestine's beach football team has achieved a major milestone by qualifying for the second round of the Asian Games following a 4—3 victory over China. The Palestinian team will play their next match tomorrow, Monday, against Iran, the world's top-ranked beach football team. Although the Palestinian team took part with only half their usual squad […] | By
(2026-04-26). Oriente e Occidente tra geografia e ideologia. strategic-culture.su La ridondante retorica da scontro tra civiltà che sta accompagnando la nuova aggressione all'Iran rende necessaria la chiarificazione di alcuni termini utilizzati spesso a sproposito dai mezzi di informazioni occidentali. Qui si cercherà in particolare di interpretare e dare un senso storico e spirituale reale ai concetti di "Oriente" e "Occidente".
(2026-04-27). U.S. piracy from Hormuz to Panama. mronline.org 
U.S. naval power and dollar dominance have always worked together: one guarded the sea lanes, the other controlled payments, insurance, credit and sanctions. Now both are being challenged at once.
(2026-04-27). Global military spending hits record $2.9 trillion in 2025. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 27 (MNA) — Global military spending reached nearly $2.9 trillion in 2025, marking an 11th consecutive year of growth, researchers said Monday, as insecurity and rearmament fueled defense budgets.
(2026-04-27). People in Tehran denounce US-Israeli aggression. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 27 (MNA) — People from various walks of life gathered on Jahad Square of Tehran, condemning the US and Israeli aggression against the country, voicing their unwavering support for Leader of the Islamic Revolution.
(2026-04-26). Resistance Front stronger, more united than ever. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 26 (MNA) — IRGC Quds Force Commander says that the Resistance Front is now more powerful and cohisive than ever.